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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Struggling

I've been struggling with migraines for over a week now, and haven't felt much like crafting. Today is tolerable, and after seeing my sister (yay! Hi Sue), I came home and made the last card for the 10 Minute Craft Dash. Oh, Paulina, I love this challenge! Sometimes when I'm crafting, I play around with the ideas, and change the layout. With the TMCD, I just go with what was in my head (besides the migraine, that is..). Great color combo at the TMCD, be sure to check it out:

This card will also go into Addicted to Stamps and More, where participants need to "make your mark". Using pens, markers, colored pencils... This qualifies as the cake and frosting were colored with Copics!

Here's my card:

Scraps from my scrapbox, and I only know that the yellow polka dot is an MME. A bit of navy ribbon from SU, Jenni Bowlin navy ink, magenta and yellow Copics, all LF stamps, and a dash of MS glitter. The flag was cut using my MFT dies. And yes, this only took 9:49!!! Talk about a "WHEW"!!! But if you look at the basic design, it really went together quickly.

My next card is for the Pinspired Challenge. They have a fun and funky pinspiration photo for us, and if you hurry, you can still play! Check it out:

Coffee and cake. Sweets and flowers. My main inspiration came from the horizontal stripes (cake), and the colors. Oh, and the coffee of course! See what you think.

A wonky photo. Guess I just suck at photography...Anyway...More scraps. Every little piece is out of the scrapboxes. Colorbox brown ink, PS coffee cup stamp, MFT sentiment, MME yellow dots, and I made the pink ones. Not sure if you can see the sparkle on the pink ones. I used my paper punch and punched out the pink paper. Added a layer of Wink of Stella, and then Glossy Accents, et, voila! Cool in real life.

Now, if I promise only one more card today, will you still look? Hope so, and I do promise! It's for Retro Sketches and Less Is More. At LIM, we're to use patterned paper in a CAS way. And check out the cool sketch from Laurie Willison:

So love this sketch! Very cool. And my card:

Scraps. Again. Yay!!! SU baby stamps. I stamped and fussy cut the boat. EZPZ. A bit of brown ink from Colorbox, SU yellow, and an aqua-ish/blue/green ink from Colorbox. Love the simplicity of this sketch. Okay, I'm done, as promised and will try, head willing to do more tomorrow. Happy dances everyone.

28 comments:

Oh Bev, how wonderful to have you back ... and feeling better ... yay! Cards ... wow! 10MCD ... so sweet and fun, and all in under 10 mins, awesome! Pinspired ... fabulous colours, a gorgeous smattering of dots and such a great sentiment! LIM ... such an adorable baby card ... love the aqua-ish/blue/green colour! You should know, I'll always look ... the more of your cards, the merrier ... awesome return, dear friend! Anita :)

Oh, gosh, Bevie, as much as I love each and every one of your fabulous snippets-using cards, I do hope you didn't overdo it in the craft room today! That's a LOT, both creatively and work-wise. Selfishly, it's wonderful to see you back, but do take care!! Hugs, Darnell

Bev...I am so sorry to hear you are struggling again but from the looks of your fabulous cards you would really never know. You are in my prayers sweetie...wish there was more I could do. Sending gentle hugs your way too.

Bev, so HAPPY for these cards. Makes me smile. WOW, every time I see you have migraines I feel for you. I used to have them too.. I had one the other day and wow, I felt bad as I forgot how debilitating they can be. I know craftiness is a medicine and so glad you were able to tolerate to do these beauties! My heart goes out to you - and you are one of my big inspirations. Cyber Hugz Kimberly!

I'm happy-dancing that you're back,with a "Bev-y" of delightful, delicious cards to share! Each one is infused with your always special touches: colours/patterns, sweet images, clever takes on inspirations! The fact that you participated in the TMCD is impressive, as is the card you made! Now, I'll stand beside Darnell, expressing hopes that you're not over-taxing your energy! I can't imagine dealing with YKWs for a second, never mind a week! As much as we want you back (and that is oodles upon oodles), what's more important is that you're healthy and whole! Sending positive vies your way!! Hugs, to you, dear friend - and again, LOVE these sweets for the eyes!!c

Sorry to hear about your migraines. I too suffer from them and I hate how they mess with my crafting time! I hope you are feeling better soon. Your cards are so cute and made me smile. I love those little images! Thanks for sharing them with us at ATSM. :)

Yay - you're back! Nice to see that you kicked those headaches to the curb! Atta girl!

Fabulous creations. Each one totally amazing! Love the polka dots and the colors of your first card - sweet image too! Soooooo totally impressed that you can create a card like this in record time!

The PIN card - wowzers! Colors are gorgeous (as is the inspiration photo). Your home made enamel dots are PERFECT! Gotta ask...what is Wink of Stella? (I'm quite sure it is not a gal named Stella with a twitchy eye!). The dark strips really do an awesome job of showcasing the main elements of the card!

Third card - GASP! You have totally captured 'baby softness' with this pretty card! The rich colors of the boat are so effective against the pastel background! Absolutely beyond sweetness my dear friend!

Considering you were under the weather... wow. Love that magenta in the first one (was always my favorite color in the Crayola box of 64). You striped take on the Pinspired photo is spot on. And this teeny little boat is so adorbs. I'm in love with the brown. Seems so soft, yet "real".

I am so sorry you are dealing with migraines. There are so many sicknesses/life troubles/annoyances from which making cards can be an escape - but there is absolutely no escaping from a migraine. (And I wish coffee would solve it for you!)

Each card is so cheerful - I don't know how you managed. I love the bright patterns on the birthday card - perfectly grounded with the dark ribbon. I love coffee and coffee cards - the sprinkle of dots are exactly the happy feeling that I get with my warm mug each morning. And I love the way you have used the sketch - the strip of vellum is perfect for the baby boat!

I will be thinking of you and hope to see more posts so that we all know you are feeling better!

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Welcome to "Happy Dance!" My name is Bev, and I'm a child of our Heavenly Father. Married to DH, we have eight grown children, and 20 (yes, you read that right) grandchildren. My life has been richly blessed, and it is my prayer that yours may be also. Why "Happy Dance?" Well there are just so many good things in life that I choose to celebrate them. What better way to celebrate even the smallest joy than to do a happy dance?!

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